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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 26 March
Top stories: EU tells AstraZeneca no more exports until contracts are fulfilled; World Bank: China set to lead recovery of East Asian and Pacific economies; France introduces further rest...
Chart: How Gen Z employment levels compare in OECD countries
Gen Z has been hardest hit by unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic as it's overrepresented in service industries like restaurants and travel sector.
Here's how we can vaccinate the world against COVID-19
Mass vaccination programmes are underway but not all countries are getting fair access. To counter this we must build vaccine factories around the world.
A balanced vaccination strategy to save lives and livelihoods
COVID-19 vaccine programmes are gathering pace, but easing restrictions too soon could undermine progress. What we need is a clear, phased exit strategy.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 25 March
Top stories: Brazil surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, AstraZeneca vaccine 76% effective and third wave hits Central and Eastern Europe hard.
This simple solution will keep fruit fresh for longer - and help avoid food waste
In the fight to reduce the world’s 1.3 billion tonne food waste mountain, one inventor has discovered a way to make fruit last longer – by putting a sticker on it.
From fake news to flash floods, simulations help cities cope with crises
Virtual simulations provide a safe space to experience and plan for a range of different events, from climate disasters to misinformation on social media.
Solar technologies can speed up vaccine rollout in Africa. Here’s how
Some COVID-19 vaccines need to be stored at temperatures as low as -70°C. But, across Africa gaps in electricity access can hinder the rollout of vaccines.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 24 March
Top stories: UN Human Rights Council calls for fair, affordable vaccine access; Concern over rising cases in Brazil; Netherlands extends COVID-19 restrictions.
5 ways social enterprise funders can act differently in 2021
What actions should social enterprise funders and philanthropic organizations take to reimagine their models and our world beyond the COVID-19 pandemic?
How we planted more than 5,000 trees during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Abuja Hub took on the challenge of tackling deforestation in Nigeria’s capital with a plan to collectively plant 5,000 trees.
FBI report: How much internet crime cost the US in 2020
The most common internet crimes in 2020 were phishing, non-payment/non-delivery scams and extortion, with 28,500 complaints associated with COVID-19 fraud.